EAL NETK3 001 H&S Practice

When a temporary electrical supply is being used on a construction site, what is the most likely hazard?

• Tripping over cables

• Spillage of fuel

• Broken cables from vehicle traffic

• Electric shock from conductors

When are these questions asked: What is the process? How many chemicals are being used? What is the chemical name? What is the hazard? What form does the chemical come in? How much is used? How often is it used?

• When writing a method statement.

• When carrying out a COSHH risk assessment.

• When producing a standard operating procedure

• When issuing a permit to work.

When should a method statement be followed?

• For any task when working on dead circuits

• For a non-routine task that requires a strict sequence of operations

• For any task

• For a straightforward task that is repeated

PASMA recommend that assembled access equipment should be re-inspected every

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 7 days

• 28 days

If a hazard situation has not been resolved in the workplace and still poses a risk, an employee must

• Take photographic evidence

• Report it to the local Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Report it again to the supervisor

• Put observations in writing to the supervisor

In the event of an emergency, which two telephone numbers can be used for contacting the emergency services in the United Kingdom?

• 999 and 112

• 101 and 911

• 999 and 911

• 101 and 112

Whilst at work an employee notices a rash on his hand. Who should this be reported to?

• Work colleagues

• Supervisor

• Health and Safety Executive

• Human Resources

Which of these fire extinguishers should not be used on an electrical fire?

• Carbon dioxide

• Halon gas

• Dry powder

• Foam

Table 1.04 of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 summarises regulations that the operative is most likely to comply with, showing whether they are regarded as ‘absolute’ or

• “reasonable”

• “reasonably practical”

• “generally practicable”

• “reasonably practicable”

Trailing leads and cables

• Are an irritation

• Look inefficient on the floor

• Are a major cause of accidents

• Are a minor cause of accidents